Commission on Salaries

The Commission on Salaries periodically reviews and sets the compensation for Hawaii's elected officials, including Thống đốc, Lieutenant Governor, legislators, and judges, removing direct legislative control over lawmakers' own pay. It examines comparisons with other states, cost-of-living data, and the qualifications required for public service to determine appropriate salary levels. Commission recommendations take effect unless rejected by Cơ quan Lập pháp.

Competitive government salaries affect the ability to attract qualified individuals to public service in Hawaii, and the commission's decisions are paid for by taxpayers. Residents can review commission salary recommendations and submit public comment before the commission finalizes its decisions.